What is Post Mortem Interval (PMI)?

Post Mortem Interval

Flashcard
•
Science
•
12th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
The time that has elapsed since a person has died.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What factors influence the rate of body cooling after death?
Back
Factors include environmental temperature, body fat, clothing, and air movement.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is livor mortis?
Back
The pooling of blood in the lower parts of the body after death, causing discoloration.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'fixed lividity' indicate?
Back
It indicates that the livor mortis has set in and will not change position.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is 'non-fixed lividity'?
Back
It refers to livor mortis that can still change position if the body is moved.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does body fat affect cooling rate post-mortem?
Back
Less body fat leads to faster cooling, while more body fat slows down the cooling process.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is rigor mortis?
Back
The stiffening of muscles after death due to chemical changes in the body.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Forensic Entomology Review

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
15 questions
Forensic Entomology Flashcard

Flashcard
•
12th Grade - University
15 questions
12-13-24 CW Death Practice

Flashcard
•
10th Grade
15 questions
Forensics time of death

Flashcard
•
11th - 12th Grade
15 questions
PBS 1.2.2

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
16 questions
Forensic Death Investigation

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
15 questions
Death Investigation Test Review 2025

Flashcard
•
11th Grade
15 questions
FSC 03 Physical Evidence Review

Flashcard
•
11th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
20 questions
Math Review - Grade 6

Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
math review

Quiz
•
4th Grade
5 questions
capitalization in sentences

Quiz
•
5th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Juneteenth History and Significance

Interactive video
•
5th - 8th Grade
15 questions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
R2H Day One Internship Expectation Review Guidelines

Quiz
•
Professional Development
12 questions
Dividing Fractions

Quiz
•
6th Grade